Sex Trafficking in Texas (2020–2025)
Texas ranks #2 nationally in human trafficking cases, with 313,000 estimated victims at any given time — including 79,000 children.
Reported Cases (Hotline)
| Year | Cases | Victims |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 996 | 1,615 |
| 2021 | 916 | 1,701 |
| 2022 | 933 | 1,695 |
| 2023 | 900 | 1,751 |
| 2024 | 1,360 | 2,439 |
Top Trafficking Venues
- Illicit massage/spa businesses
- Hotels & motels
- Residential commercial sex houses
- Street prostitution & online ads
- Farms, construction, domestic work
Law Enforcement Activity
- 52 victims rescued in Jan 2024 DPS raids
- Trafficking arrests: 185 (2020) → 247 (2021)
- 1,746 felony solicitation arrests in FY2022
- Rescue operations monthly across Texas
How Samaritans of Texas Responds
- Survivor Services: Emergency aid, housing, job prep, pro-bono help
- Education & Prevention: Events, trainings, local PSAs
- Collaboration: Partnering with task forces, law enforcement
- Advocacy: Supporting laws & survivor-led change
Together, we protect the vulnerable and fight for freedom.
Sources: Texas Attorney General, National Human Trafficking Hotline, Polaris, Texas DPS Reports, 2020–2025.